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Second Sunday of Easter
April 8, 2018
Prelude Christ ist erstanden J.S. Bach (1685‐1750)
Processional Hymn 205 “Good Christians all, rejoice and sing” Gelobt sei Gott
The Word of God
Opening Acclamation Book of Common Prayer p. 355
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Collect for Purity BCP p. 355
Gloria S 280 Robert Powell
Collect of the Day
Celebrant Together we pray.
People Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the
new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into
the fellowship of Christʹs Body may show forth in their lives what they
profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Lesson: Acts 4:32‐35
Now the whole group of those who be‐
lieved were of one heart and soul, and no
one claimed private ownership of any
possessions, but everything they owned
was held in common. With great power
the apostles gave their testimony to the
resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great
grace was upon them all. There was not a
needy person among them, for as many
as owned lands or houses sold them and
brought the proceeds of what was sold.
They laid it at the apostlesʹ feet, and it
was distributed to each as any had need.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 133 David Hurd
The congregation is encouraged to sing the psalm.
Second Lesson: 1 John 1:1‐2:2
We declare to you what was from the be‐
ginning, what we have heard, what we
have seen with our eyes, what we have
looked at and touched with our hands,
concerning the word of life—this life was
revealed, and we have seen it and testify
to it, and declare to you the eternal life
that was with the Father and was re‐
vealed to us—we declare to you what we
have seen and heard so that you also may
have fellowship with us; and truly our
fellowship is with the Father and with his
Son Jesus Christ. We are writing these
things so that our joy may be complete.
This is the message we have heard
from him and proclaim to you, that God
is light and in him there is no darkness at
all. If we say that we have fellowship
with him while we are walking in dark‐
ness, we lie and do not do what is true;
but if we walk in the light as he himself is
in the light, we have fellowship with one
another, and the blood of Jesus his Son
cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we
have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and
the truth is not in us. If we confess our
sins, he who is faithful and just will for‐
give us our sins and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. If we say that we have
not sinned, we make him a liar, and his
word is not in us.
My little children, I am writing these
things to you so that you may not sin. But
if anyone does sin, we have an advocate
with the Father, Jesus Christ the right‐
eous; and he is the atoning sacrifice for
our sins, and not for ours only but also
for the sins of the whole world
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn 490 “I want to walk as a child of the light” Houston
Gospel: John 20:19‐31
Clergy The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When it was evening on that day, the first
day of the week, and the doors of the
house where the disciples had met were
locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and
stood among them and said, “Peace be
with you.” After he said this, he showed
them his hands and his side. Then the dis‐
ciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with
you. As the Father has sent me, so I send
you.” When he had said this, he breathed
on them and said to them, “Receive the
Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any,
they are forgiven them; if you retain the
sins of any, they are retained.”
But Thomas (who was called the
Twin), one of the twelve, was not with
them when Jesus came. So the other disci‐
ples told him, “We have seen the Lord.”
But he said to them, “Unless I see the
mark of the nails in his hands, and put my
finger in the mark of the nails and my
hand in his side, I will not believe.”
A week later his disciples were again in
the house, and Thomas was with them.
Although the doors were shut, Jesus came
and stood among them and said, “Peace
be with you.” Then he said to Thomas,
“Put your finger here and see my hands.
Reach out your hand and put it in my
side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas
answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
Jesus said to him, “Have you believed be‐
cause you have seen me? Blessed are those
who have not seen and yet have come to
believe.”
Now Jesus did many other signs in the
presence of his disciples, which are not
written in this book. But these are written
so that you may come to believe that Jesus
is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that
through believing you may have life in his
name.
Clergy The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon Rev. Catherine Healy
Nicene Creed BCP p. 358
Prayers of the People
After each bidding the Reader says, Lord, in your mercy.
The People reply, Hear our prayer.
Confession
Peace
Announcements
The Holy Communion
Presentation of Bread and Wine
Offertory Anthem “I know that my Redeemer liveth” from Messiah
Laura Cervinsky, solo George Frideric Handel (1685‐1759)
I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.
And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. (Job 19:25‐26)
For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them that Sleep.
(I Corinthians 15:20)
Doxology Hymn 380 v. 3 “Praise God from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th
Eucharistic Prayer C BCP p. 369
Sanctus S 125 Robert Powell
Fraction Anthem S 151 David Hurd
Breaking of the Bread
Ushers will direct the congregation to communion stations, starting
from the rear of the church and moving forward. Gluten‐free wafers are
available. All are welcome to receive communion.
Communion Anthem This joyful Eastertide harmony by Charles Wood (1866‐1926)
This joyful Eastertide,
Away with care and sorrow!
My Love, the Crucified,
Hath sprung to life this morrow.
Refrain
Had Christ, that once was slain,
Neʹer burst his three‐day prison,
Our faith had been in vain;
But now is Christ arisen,
Arisen, arisen, arisen.
Deathʹs flood hath lost its chill,
Since Jesus crossed the river:
Lover of souls, from ill
My passing soul deliver.
Refrain
My flesh in hope shall rest,
And for a season slumber,
Till trump from east to west
Shall wake the dead in number.
Refrain
Communion Hymn 206 “O sons and daughters, let us sing!” O filii et filiae
Thanksgiving after Communion BCP p. 365
Blessing
Recessional Hymn 209 “We walk by faith, and not by sight” St. Botolph
Dismissal
Clergy Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia!
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
Postlude Christ lag in todesbanden J.S. Bach
Please join us for coffee hour following the 10am service,
hosted today by Zebby Dubé.
Serving St. Andrew’s this week
Altar Guild D.D. Alexander, Dell Beggs, Laura Brown MacKinnon,
Jean Childs, Elizabeth Clarke, Cynthia Scott, Carol Sullivan, Liz Tecca,
and Joann Tuytschaevers
Flower Guild Ruth Wilson
Greeters the McAdams family
Serving at 8am
Lay Reader/Chalice Bearer Debbie Lorenz
Usher Jane Givens and Mark Housel
Serving at 10am
Acolytes Elizabeth Robbins‐Cole, Drew Manning, Scott Sawyer,
Miles Olivetti, and Annika Svedlund
Chalice Bearers D.D. Alexander, David Hamlin, Paige Manning, and Margaret Zusky
Lay Readers Meg Harris and Janet Giele
Ushers David Boghosian, Giles Boland, Tim Phillips,
Calvin Place, Bill Wiberg, and Paul Zusky
Serving at 5pm
Lay Reader/Chalice Bearer Nancy Echlov
Intercessions from the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Parishes of the Charles River Deanery
Grace Church, Newton
St. John’s Church, Newtonville
St. Mary’s Church, Newton Lower Falls
Parish of St. Paul, Newton Highlands
Prison Ministries
About the Readings From Preparing for Sunday http://standrewswellesley.org/worship_reading.html
Acts 4:32‐35 In today’s passage, Luke
summarizes the life of the early Church in
Jerusalem. Two descriptions of the
believers’ common life are given: complete
community of goods and distribution to
the needy, fulfilling the promise of
Deuteronomy 15:4. The sharing of goods
practiced by the Jerusalem church does
not seem to have been repeated elsewhere.
Although the care of the needy was
always a feature of Christian communities,
the important issue was not a particular
economic principle, but the expression of
the community’s unity in love. The
believers had one source and center of life,
and were one in outwardly visible
lifestyle.
Psalm 133 The psalmist offers a blessing
for the covenant people that is also
appropriate for families trying to live in
unity.
1 John 1:1–2:2 The purpose of the
message here is the attainment of
“fellowship,” oneness with Christ and
other believers, in the face of threatened
division. One divisive question was that of
post‐baptismal sin. The writer states that
Christian believers are still sinful by
nature and in act. Nonetheless, Jesus is our
advocate, the one who speaks for us.
John 20:19‐31 John’s account of the first
appearance of the risen Lord shows that
Jesus has returned, bringing peace and
joy. He shows his wounds to establish that
the crucified Jesus and the risen Jesus are
one and the same. As he had promised, he
then gives the disciples a mission and
breathes upon them the Holy Spirit. This
is the new creation of humanity for eternal
life. Just as Jesus’ own ministry began with
his empowerment by the Holy Spirit at his
baptism, so each Christian is similarly
empowered for ministry. Thomas
personifies the elements of doubt that
arise regarding the resurrection. He
expresses his disbelief in exactly the way
Jesus had decried. Yet, without touching
the Lord, he can still be brought to
penetrate the meaning behind the marvel
and to make a full affirmation of Christian
faith. He consummates the sequence of
titles given to Jesus by giving him the
ultimate one of God. Jesus’ blessing in
response to him answers the problem of
believers ever since the eyewitnesses died.
Verses 30‐31 serve as a summary of John’s
entire message. They evaluate the content
of the gospel, inviting all to come to the
understanding of the meaning of Jesus’
life, death and resurrection, and through
belief to share in a saving relationship
with him.
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Notices & Announcements Newcomers and visitors: We extend a warm welcome to those who
are new in our community. Please fill out one of the welcome cards
in the narthex (foyer) and hand it to a greeter for a fuller welcome!
common cathedral This morning, April 8, we will live out our
call to care for the needy by serving and
worshipping at common cathedral. At 11am
we will drive to Boston Common from
church to serve lunch and share in the out‐
door worship service. The congregation is
mostly homeless people and the experience
can be a powerful opportunity for spiritual
growth. — Cam McCormick
Youth Group High school youth group will meet today,
Sunday, April 8, from 6:45 to 8pm.
— Rev. Catherine Healy
Book Circle The Book Circle will meet on Monday, April
9, at 7pm, in the Harvey Room. We will dis‐
cuss Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.
Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of
secrets, the nature of art and identity, and
the ferocious pull of motherhood—and the
danger of believing that following the rules
can avert disaster. All are welcome to join
us!—Betsy Millane
Confirmation Confirmation prep will NOT meet today, as
the class has just returned from a weekend
retreat! The next confirmation class date is
April 22. — Rev. Catherine Healy
Nametags Nametags are a great way to get to know
folks and help everyone feel welcome. The
membership committee offers lovely reusa‐
ble magnetic nametags for all members. If
you would like a new or replacement name
tag, please contact me. — Suzanne Nystrom
Bargain Haul 2018 – Get Ready! Have you been cleaning out your closets and
getting ready for Bargain Haul? There are
many ways to contribute. First, we need
your stuff! Please donate your clean and
gently used items to the sale. Women’s,
men’s and children’s clothing (all seasons),
books, jewelry, electronics, housewares, lin‐
ens, toys, bric‐a‐brac, and sporting goods in
good, usable condition are all welcome and
needed! Drop off times are:
Sunday, April 29, Drop‐off: 11:30am to 3pm
Monday, April 30, Drop‐off/ Sorting: 9am to 1pm and 6pm to 8pm
Tuesday, May 1, Drop‐off/Sorting: 9am to 1pm
We also need your time. Please consider vol‐
unteering during the drop off times above,
or at other times during the week:
Wednesday, May 2, Pricing: 9am to 1pm Thursday, May 3, Workers Sale:
9 to 11am
Friday, May 4, Parish Night: 6 to 8pm
Saturday, May 5, Public Sale 8:30am‐12noon and after.
We always need help the day of the Public
Sale. There are so many ways and times to
get involved with Bargain Haul, and we
promise you will see old friends and make
new ones. Please join us! — Ruthie Klinck
• [email protected] • Carolyn McCoy
Bible Circle Bible Circle will meet on the morning of
Tuesday, April 10, at 10:30 am in the Harvey
Room, and the evening of Wednesday,
April 11, at 7 pm. in Room 2. The theme is
the Gospel of John: A Cosmic Perspective. We
will read and discuss Chapter 13: 1‐20, and
Chapter 17: 1‐26; the readings that we were
unable to discuss in March because of the
snow day. To enable us to conclude our dis‐
cussion of John’s Gospel we planned an ad‐
ditional meeting in June. All are welcome to
join our discussions. — Margarethe Kulke
Men’s Bible Study The next Men’s Bible Study led by the rector
will be on Saturday, April 14, at 8am in
Room 2. We are continuing our study of the
Letters to Timothy. All are welcome. No
homework, just bring a Bible with you—
coffee and donuts will be provided. If you
would like further information contact me.
— Rev. Adrian Robbins‐Cole
9am Christian Learning Our Spirituality and Christian Art series be‐
gins on Sunday, April 15, as we consider the
Eastern tradition of praying with icons, a
practice which has gained popularity in the
West in the last fifteen years. Praying with
Icons: Seeking Jesus’ Face will be led by Mar‐
garet Schwarzer. Praying with Art, held on
Sunday, April 22, will be led by Catherine
Healy. Join us in Room 2.
— Rev. Margaret Schwarzer
9am Christian Learning Series Letters To A Young Muslim Book $14 Our Christian Learning series will be read‐
ing this book, and reflecting on the Ameri‐
can Muslim experience, on Sundays, April
29 and May 13. When read this book, you
will engage a beautiful letter a modern Mus‐
lim father has written to his two sons. Dis‐
cover what it means for the Ambassador of
the United Arab Emirates to France to invite
his children to become Muslims of the 21st
century. Letters To A Young Muslim, by Omar
Saif Ghobash are $14 each.
— Rev. Margaret Schwarzer
Faith & Practice How to Have a Good Death How do we create a good death for our‐
selves, or those we love? Hear some wisdom
about building a good death, and share your
own insights. Karen Vickers Budney and
Margaret Schwarzer will facilitate our gath‐
ering. Join us on Sunday, April 22 from
11:30am to 12:15pm in the Harvey Room.
— Rev. Margaret Schwarzer
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Field Trip For the first time in hundreds of years, three
of master Fra Angelico’s panels from Flor‐
ence, Italy join the panel at the Gardner Mu‐
seum. All four panels depict aspects of the
Virgin Mary’s life, and were created as a set.
The stunning exhibit, Heaven on Earth runs
through May 20. The museum has permit‐
ted 15 St. Andrew’s parishioners to engage a
special 45 minute tour on Sunday, April 29,
beginning at 2:15pm. We plan to gather at
the museum earlier for lunch. The tour will
cost $15 (free to members). To sign up,
please send an email to me starting at noon
on April 8. Once I confirm your place, you
can send a check to me (made out to St. An‐
drew’s with ISG Museum in the memo).
Scholarship available.
— Rev. Margaret Schwarzer
Grace Knight Babson Performance All children and youth (up to age 16) from
St. Andrewʹs are invited to perform at the
2018 Grace Knight Babson concert. The per‐
formance will be at 4pm on Sunday, April
29. First rehearsal today, April 8, 9 to
9:45am in the Parish Hall. To sign up,
contact Amanda Kern
Community Open House Hungry for Community … and dessert? St.
Stephenʹs Youth Programs is inviting us to a
Community Open House and Dessert Buffet
on Thursday, April 26. Our church has sup‐
ported this inner‐city church for many years
and whether you have been involved a long
time or are just curious what it looks like,
this evening is a great way to get a peek at
their facility and wonderful youth programs.
A car pool will be leaving St. Andrewʹs for
St. Stephen’s at 6:30 pm, returning about
8:30pm. RSVP to Cam McCormick.
Firearms Safety Task Force Our March forum on the question of fire‐
arms safety drew many parishioners and
produced a lively discussion. Many partici‐
pants also walked in the March for our Lives
in Boston; but those present also expressed
support for various other actions. A consen‐
sus emerged to form a task force to discuss
options and develop a priority list of steps
for inclusion among our goals in this area.
A number of people volunteered but we also
want to invite all members of the parish with
interest to participate in the discussion to be
as representative as possible of our views as
a Christian community. Please email me or
leave a note in the parish office. — Paul
Merry • [email protected]
Hotel and Airline Toiletries We are collecting toiletries (soap, lotion,
shampoo, and conditioner) that we will de‐
liver to Salvation Army Miracle Kitchen
monthly. If you travel, please bring your
complimentary toiletries to St. Andrew’s—
there is a box at the back of the church where
we are collecting these items. The folks who
come to Miracle Kitchen for the meal will
very much appreciate being able to leave
dinner with a toiletry kit. Thank you.
— Timothy Phillips
Men’s Book Club The next meeting of the men’s book club will
be Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30pm in the Har‐
vey Room to discuss One Summer: America,
1927, by Bill Bryson. Refreshments will be
served. — Michael Vanin
Deadlines for Weekly Leaflet and e-Pistle Announcements Announcements and gratitudes (and any‐
thing else) for inclusion in the weekly leaflet
or e‐Pistle are due on Tuesdays at noon.
Please limit your announcement to 50‐100
words. — Katharine Clark
Illness and Off-Hour Emergencies The clergy are always available to assist you.
Please email or call the clergy if you or a
member of your family expects to be in the
hospital and wishes to be visited. Also,
please let us know of names that should be
added to our prayer list. Our prayers and
concerns are with all those in need.
— Rev. Adrian Robbins‐Cole • 603/831‐4938
Gratitude Taizé-style Service We gathered on Monday night amidst icons and flickering
candles, chanting the start of Holy Week. Many thanks for the
hard work of our planning team: Laura Brown MacKinnon,
Margarethe Kulke, Liz Parsons, and Jenny Sawyer. Many thanks
to the Adult Choir members who guided the beautiful chanting:
Liz Dean, Katie Hodges, and Diane Mitchell.
Stations of the Cross Thank you to Karina Cowperthwaite, Maggie Donahue, Lily
Nystrom, and Elizabeth Robbins‐Cole for their beautiful
leadership of the Stations of the Cross on Tuesday of Holy
Week.
Maundy Thursday Family Seder Abundant thanks to Debbie Alexander for all her work to set up
this fabulous family event, and to all those who contributed:
Sarah Harris, Ingrid Houghton, Jen Martin, Katherine Roer,
Jenny Sawyer, Heather Schaefer, and Elizabeth Svedlund.
Maundy Thursday Overnight Vigil Thank you to all who spent an hour waiting and watching with
Christ during our overnight vigil from Maundy Thursday to
Good Friday: Frances Antonelli, Mark Benjamin, Heather
Canapary, Paul Criswell, Peter Fergusson, Becky Hamlin, David
Hamlin, Sarah Harris, Joanna Horobin, Alan Joachim, Scott
Jones, Julie Koeninger, Pam Kubbins, Bill Li, Herb Nolan, Anne
Manners, Ansley Martin, Lisa Onorato, Terri OʹToole, Caren
Parker, Jenny Sawyer, Becky Taylor, Phillip Thiessen, Anne
Tong, Candace Tong‐Li, Kris Vanin, Michael Vanin, Nina
Varghese, David Welch, and Penn Young.
Good Friday Hot Cross Buns & Crafts The children of St. Andrew’s observed Good Friday with a
solemn service, followed by crafts and hot cross buns. Special
thanks to Megan Burns, Erica Gelser, Jen Martin, and Katherine
Roer, who were instrumental in setting up and running the
event.
Easter Sunday So many thank‐yous are in order.
Acolytes Thank you to Jen Olivetti, who arranged the many
acolytes who served during Easter and Holy Week, and thank
you to all the young people who served as acolytes.
Altar Guild Thank you to all the members of the altar guild
who worked tirelessly to prepare the many services during
Holy Week and Easter.
Editors/Proofreaders Great thanks to Caren Parker and Sandra
Rigney for reading the multitude of leaflets we used for Holy
Week (and the rest of the year, too).
Flower Guild Many thanks to the flower guild for all their
creativity and hard work in arranging the beautiful flowers that
made the church look and smell so wonderful on Easter Sunday.
Junior Choir Thanks to the junior choir, who sang so
beautifully at the 9am service on Easter Sunday.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers Thank you to all who served as lay
eucharistic ministers at the services during Holy Week and
Easter.
Lily Distributions Thank you to all the people who helped
distribute the lilies after the Easter services to the homes of
members of the congregation we wished to especially remember
this Easter. We have had many expressions of thanks from those
people who received lilies—we are told how meaningful it is to
be remembered in this way.
Readers Many thanks to all those who shared God’s Holy
Word by reading Scripture lessons during the services of
Holy Week and Easter.
Senior Choir Thank you to the choir for all your dedication
and hard work during Holy Week and Easter. The music was
fantastic and was a high point for many during this holy season.
Ushers Thanks to all the ushers who worked so skillfully to
ensure that the “traffic flows of people” at our services were
smoothly directed.
Vestry Adult Formation Peter Fergusson • 781/235‐9277 • [email protected]
Clerk Sarah Harris • 781/446‐6355 • [email protected]
Communications Peter Lull • 781/235‐6171 • [email protected]
Fellowship Jenny Sawyer • 781/235‐1145 • [email protected]
Finance Alan Joachim • 781/237‐2032 • [email protected]
Human Resources Frank Hunnewell • 781/235‐0040 • [email protected]
Membership Suzanne Nystrom • 508/785‐9083 • [email protected]
Outreach Heidi Harper • 781/237‐7077 • [email protected]
Property Jim Blackwell • 508/545‐1084 • [email protected]
Stewardship Allen Jones • 781/235‐3135 • [email protected]
Treasurer Arnout Eikeboom • 781/235‐1052 • [email protected]
Wardens Michael Vanin • 617/835‐0189 • [email protected]
David Hamlin • 508/785‐0405 • [email protected]
Worship Cynthia Scott • 781/239‐0223 • [email protected]
Youth Formation Jen Martin • 781/431‐2658 • [email protected]
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Staff Rector The Rev. Adrian Robbins‐Cole [email protected]
Associate Rector for Adult Formation and Membership
The Rev. Margaret Schwarzer [email protected]
Assistant Rector for Youth and Family
The Rev. Catherine Healy [email protected]
Pastoral Associate The Rev. Karen Vickers Budney [email protected]
Parish Administrator Katharine L. Clark [email protected]
Music Minister Helen Ward Mannix [email protected]
Financial Secretary Ruth Hubert [email protected]
Christian Learning Coordinator Susan Jackson [email protected]
Director of Youth Choirs Amanda Kern [email protected]
Sexton Steve Killeen [email protected]
Assistant Sextons Bill Clover and Matthew Killeen
Weekly Calendar Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Sundays at 8am, 10am, and 5pm and every Wed‐
nesday at 7:30am—we offer healing prayer at this service; Silent Contemplative
Prayer is offered Monday through Friday at 8:45am, unless otherwise noted.
Senior Choir rehearses most Thursday evenings at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 9am;
Junior Choir has rehearsals Sundays at 9am, unless otherwise noted.
Parish Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm, and
Fridays, 9am to 12pm.
12‐Step Programs Al‐Anon, Tuesdays, 7:30pm; Men’s AA, Wednesdays, 8pm;
Women’s AA, Thursdays, 7pm; Emotions Anonymous, Saturdays, 9:30am;
Sober Sisters, Saturdays, 10:30am.
Sunday, April 8
See service schedule above
9:45am Kids’ Place, church school,
Rite‐13
11am common cathedral
11:30am Newcomers Brunch
11:30am Nominating Committee
6:45pm Youth Group
Monday, April 9
7pm Book Circle
Tuesday, April 10
10:30am Bible Circle
7:30pm Outreach Meeting
Wednesday, April 11
5:15pm Communications Meeting
7pm Bible Circle
Saturday, April 14
8am Men’s Bible Study
Sunday, April 15
See service schedule above
9am Christian Learning Series
9:45am Kids’ Place only